Senior Golden Sneakers -March 2011

Hello ladies;

Connie, thanks for the warning, we just had a session with that with my sister's account on yahoo. It is a good thing to write down everyfriends id number or have a secret word between you so you know you are talking to the right person.:glasses:

Barbie, peanut butter on a banana, frozen vanilla yogurt, and a drop of sugar reduced strawberry jam, and behold a banana split.

No exercises today, however a 40 minute walk (brisk) and my buttocks are sore. The dentist wants more of me now! Oh man will this ever end. My fathers side of the family had bad teeth, most of them had dentures by the age of twenty. :sad:

Anyhoo another day down, have a good night all!

Marilyn:yawn:

oops - i didn't mean to post that already........

MADDIE - sure glad you got into the doc quick and got on meds. That HAS to be scary with your history! OMG - the puppy and the lipstick - too funny! Awesome that the doc commented on your weight loss!

CONNIE - thanks again for the facebook warnings - to me and everyone else! My niece said she was going to "report" it? hopefully it will be resolved. what a pain! Anyway - this is the REAL me!!!!!!

MARIE - you're right - there's no pain (that i know of) worse than labor - that's why we women have the babies! God knew men couldn't handle that kind of pain!!!!!!!!!! The thing though (i always tell my doula clients) it WILL get over and when it does - you get the BEST prize!!!!!!!!!! I've always been an orgo/natural/old hippie girl. I would have had homebirths but the boys dad was SO against it. I never had any painkillers or anything and with my 1st i went home in 6 hours. i stayed a night with the second one.

OK guys - i'm getting up even earlier than usual to go babysit my baby granddaughter! woot hoooooooooot! talk to you all tomorrow.

love,

elli

Jeri said:

Do any of you have a heart monitor? I'm wanting to buy one. I want to track time, distance, calories burned and I'd like It to have a gps for outside walks. I find things like that inspirational. My Mom gave me some $$$$ for Christmas and it is burning a hole in my pocket. LOL

Hi, Jeri,

I have and use a Polar FT4 heart rate monitor and find it very easy to use. It looks like a clunky watch but it's not too clunky so is comfortable. It comes with a very comfortable chest strap and a transmitter. It stores up to 10 "training" files. It can be programmed for your height, weight and age. It calculates your training zone based on what you want to do - cardio or fat burn.

You can wear the chest strap without the watch and the professional gym equipment will pick up your heart rate from the transmitter. I like to compare the two and find it very accurate. I believe I paid around $75 US for it. There are other more expensive models that actually hook up to your computer and download your information into an online program but I really only wanted to know how many calories I was burning. It doesn't have gps, or distance walked. There are higher priced models that will do all that.

Good morning everyone,

I,m on way to the airport, have a wonderful day everyone, I'll miss you all today, hope to be in touch tomorrow.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Gigi

Good morning Sneakers, I have been up since 8:00AM. Had my coffee , breakfast and read all the post on MFP Just all of the sneakers. Well not all the post just . See we are going to have us some moderators here. That will be nice.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Welcome moderators

:flowerforyou: Gigi. Have a safe trip, Hope you find your Mother in fine spirit
Be looking for you to reporting in o us.

:flowerforyou: Barbs Sure hope you end up having a good night. Jeff Gordon is my Daughter 's man she buys everything that got his names on it..

:flowerforyou: Connie thats for the information on the scrams that is going on here. Be on the watch for it.

:flowerforyou: Jeri. doing good on you exercise Keep up on the good work

:flowerforyou: Elli, elli, Have a wonderful day with that precious grandaughter.

:flowerforyou: Marilyn, Look like you had a wonderful day yesterday.

:flowerforyou: Buzz. Interestingstory on Reader digest Article. What is your take on this diet I am on with Xyla. It is keeping me full and not wantingg any of the junk food i used to eat. But the cooking is a pain in the neck.

Will get to the rest of you when you post here. But do want to say Good morning to you all.. Where is Phoebe?? She must be in the drivers seat.? Good morning to Sandy, Gayla Barbiecat, she usally post in the evenings. Jeffrey is still MIA ,Sandy whats the lasted on Jeffrey from twitter? lynn hope you headache is better, Judi , Pam,


Well my mind has gone blank. and I can't find my list from Connie with all the names and where you are from, My daughter clean out my Word pad where I have save them , Heavens knows wher she put them. She was trying to put things in a folder. I found the birthday list but not the posters. And by the way we still lack some birthdays from some of the new ones I think. Let Sandy know your Birthday so we can celebrate with you. I think Connie is up on the new posters And connie I do need a update on the posters . Could \you send me a complete list again for Alice may have deleted my copy. Thanking you in advance

Good afternoon. Still under the weather. Posted on main page that my antibiotic was changed because the first one was making me sick to my stomach. The steroids make me feel like bugs are crawling on me but they work so I'll just go with it. I've decided to name the bugs.

I think I will be feeling better tomorrow. This combination works rather quickly, at least, cross your fingers for me!!

I saw a few daffodil stalks coming up along my driveway....yea!!!

I tried to be funny yesterday with lipstick dog. Did you notice that in the second pic she had on booties to keep her out of trouble??? I may be funny tomorrow....I just don't know...hmmmmmm

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Hello Pretty Ladies,:flowerforyou:
I have been reading to catch up. I had a headache most of the weekend and into yesterday. Last night, I had 2 hours of sleep. After having migraines, you have that feeling for a while, that it could come back.:noway: I tried reading and doing some pc work last night and had to stop. I'll try to address each of you but I usually leave someone out. When I go back and look, it makes me feel "bad." That is not a good feeling to be the one left out. Just know when I do, it is never intentional.:flowerforyou:

Marie:flowerforyou: -My thoughts have been with you. I am sad that you are dealing with so many issues at one time. I am glad Jerry made it through his first treatment so well. I implore you to take care of yourself through all of this. We (I feel I can speak for all of us about this) do not want you to be sick.:noway:
I remember seeing your lakes when I visited your city. They are huge and beautiful.:flowerforyou:
Barbie- When my husband loses his wallet, I always look around the "john.":laugh: :happy:

Phoebe- I hope your trip back to Ca is a safe one.:flowerforyou: Even though Wally World is a good place to walk, I don't go in there either, unless it's a necessity. :noway:

Connie:flowerforyou: Thanks for letting me know about Irene. If that was in a post, I missed it. Our experiences having our children are probably all different. I was in labor 6 hours with my first son. I was in labor 2 hours with the second. I watched my DIL's go through many hours. (20+) I always reflect back to the day I had them. The time. All of it.

Gigi-:flowerforyou: Have a safe trip today. I hope you are enjoying your retirement.

Jeri:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: -Welcome

Elli - I noticed you are spending quality time with your baby girl. Kodi Grace is a cute name.

Buzz-:flowerforyou: I am so glad you have the "dreaded" tax info finished. That is such a "downer" for everyone. So glad you enjoyed your show. That was good timing after your taxes were finished. A lot of the Alternative Practitioners get a "bum wrap."

Gayla-I know you will be happier when Spring comes AND your remodeling is over and done with. I don't handle having my space "all in a tumble." I agree with Buzz you will have a new kitchen to enjoy.:flowerforyou:

Xyla- I think what you're doing to help Marie is wonderful!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Judy-:flowerforyou: I am so glad this site and your plan is working for you. Your country is still in my thoughts.:flowerforyou:

Maddie-:flowerforyou: I am glad to see you back. Hopefully, you will feel better tomorrow. Re: steroids, sometimes you just have to do what gets you through a "rough patch." I would suggest that you drink lots of water. The dog pictures were funny.:laugh: :laugh:

Jackie- So glad your pc is fixed again.:flowerforyou: None of us like it when that happens! :noway: I am lucky. My son lives next door. He can fix them.

Barb - your dreams are as weird as mine.:laugh: :laugh: Do you ever wonder where "stuff" like that comes from?:glasses:

Marilyn- You were awake when I was. I was reading a Micheal Connelly book. My eyes weren't up to looking at posts. I hope we both get some sleep tonight.:yawn:

Sandy and Phoebe- These gas prices are a real worry. :noway: :noway: Sandy, why in the world, would we lecture you? You inspire all of us!:flowerforyou: I am with you on the child birth thing. I am glad those times are over:noway: . You had times similar to my DIL's. Rough!


A funny story may be called for at this point......a friend of mine was sitting outside the dressing area while her husband tried on a suit. She was reading a receipt from a previous purchase. A man came out without shoes and was looking in the three-way mirrors. She said, "why did you take your shoes off?" It wasn't her husband. :happy: :bigsmile: She is a very timid person. So she leaves the area and goes into the mall because she is so embarassed. Her DH comes out and she is no where to be seen. I told a similar story before. These were true stories.

Aren"t there some people missing, lately?

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

maddie:flowerforyou: and lynn:flowerforyou having you both under the weaather at the same time made a very dull bunch of sneakers here. so sorry you both have been sick.

Phoebe:flowerforyou: you did sneak in on me. ...... You should have went into Wally World to do some walking.

Sandy:flowerforyou: Have a nice visit with your ex SIL when you and bryanna goes to Arizona.

Irene:flowerforyou: I sure have miss you around here. be glad when you get back here.
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:: Jackie:flowerforyou: .... I have been having pc problems too. But mostly it has been me.

Gayla:flowerforyou: ...y ou will have a new house when Dave get thru with it. I don't really think Jerry voice will ever be back to normal. But we can live wih that. But who knows it might. But I can understand him without talking. almost 55 year together I know him like a book. This has been a rought week for me not knowing the outcome on both Jerry and Alice. I just pray for the best.

I know I have not address everyone today But did read all the post. See you later

Elli said:

On Saturday Angela and i are taking off for Chesterfield, MO. We have a meeting there with Manna Pro on Monday. I'm HOPING this will be the "thing" that will add enough to my old family business that will give us all the security we're looking for and allow me to retire SOMEday!!!!!!!!! Anyway - i'll be incommunicado (is that a word?) for a few days - Sat 'till Wednesday i figure.

Elli - if you take on the Manna Pro line, be sure to include the Calm Coat products. Their natural coat spray works miracles on horses and short-haired dogs. And I use Calm Ears on my hounds - keeps their long ears (which are incubators for bacteria) clean and smelling great.

Wish it weren't so far - I'd drive up and say hello!!

Lynn,

Two can play that game...Did you hear about the fellow who worked in produce and was too shy to propose to his beloved in person, so he wrote to her instead?

"Rosemary,

My heart beets for you!! Do you carrot all for me? If I am your sweet pea, lettuce marry, and be the apple of my eye. Someday we could have a pear of sprouts together.":laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Marie,

I am thinking of you and hoping for the best.

Whomever asked me if I ever wonder where my dreams come from. In the case of the one I described, there is no doubt it was a combination of falling asleep to the NASCAR race, with the dialogue inspired by the infomercial that was playing while I dozed,

BTW,

I am watching "The Doctors," and they just said that a brain scan revealed that shopping lights up the same pleasure centers in your brain that making whoopee does!! Who knew? Makes me wonder if the reason the economy hasn't recovered is due to Viagra. How, you ask? Well, because of Viagra, everyone is too "busy" to shop and stimulate the economy.:noway: :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well, I need to get some other things done, so BFN

Barb

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Barb you are funny!

When I was very, very sick. I was told to look for funny things. To laugh as much as possible. I have had many horrible things in my life to deal with....yet I have a happy life. A good friend once told me that I was the only one who could really make me happy. I get "down."..I haven't lost any weight since December. I have stayed the same...well that is something...isn't it? That however is not what my entire life is based on...and THAT is what I have to remember. So humor, from childhood, until now...is what gets me through. I look for humor in things. I laugh at myself. If I start to take myself too seriously, then I start down a road to become depressed. I think everyone needs some "down" time but if you stay there more than a few days or a week...it becomes a problem. When I sense others struggling...I want to help them laugh too.

I heard a speaker the other day talk about prayer. She said that once you have prayed...don't stay sad-faced...that it isn't required for your prayers to be answered. If we pray a prayer and God hears it...we then have to have faith to believe in what we pray. There are always positive things...even in trouble our hearts can have comfort. That is what I pray for all of you who are having troubles, sickness, and whatever troubles your hearts.

In the meantime, if I can make you smile...it makes me smile....

(You're going to hate me for this.)

'ARTIE CHOKES 2 for $1.00 @ WAL-MART!'

Gives a new slant to veggies :laugh: :laugh:

One of the first jobs I had after high school was at a radio station where I did a little of everything, including writing copy for our advertisers, one of which was W. T. Grant, a small, department-type store that was having a clearance sale on children's clothing. Imagine our announcers chagrin when he read my copy cold and live. It plainly said "Young girls panties are down at W. T. Grant".

So do you ladies know that you are choking me to death with all of these funny jokes????

I WANT TO ASK A QUESTION OR TWO: WHO REMEMBERS COLLECTING GREEN STAMPS AND WHAT DID YOU GET WITH THEM?

WHO ELSE HAD A WT GRANT STORE, GC MURPHEY'S, WOOLWORTH'S OR MCCRORYS. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST MEMORY OF THIS STORE???

I WANT TO ASK A QUESTION OR TWO: WHO REMEMBERS COLLECTING GREEN STAMPS AND WHAT DID YOU GET WITH THEM?

At the chain where I shopped they were Gold Stamps, redeemable for cash. Each of my kids had their own stamp book. They were paid for doing chores around the house with stamps. Five stamps for setting the table, two for making their bed, and so on. When their books were filled they could redeem them for $3.00 in CASH!!! A fortune in the 60s, especially if you were 7 or 8.

WHO ELSE HAD A WT GRANT STORE, GC MURPHEY'S, WOOLWORTH'S OR MCCRORYS. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST MEMORY OF THIS STORE???

As a kid we had a Ben Franklin store. There was a moving pony outside named Sandy. For a nickel you could get a nice, long ride. There's a wonderful Facebook page called I Grew Up in Port Washington. There are hundreds of pictures posted there of the little city where I grew up, including some of the Ben Franklin store.

As a young married woman in a larger city, we had Kresge's, W. T. Grant, Woolworth, Murphey's, Sears & Roebuck and J. C. Penney and a local department store named Prange's. (It's still around but is currently a Boston Store)

I remember Woolworth's and Green Stamps. There was also yellow stamps.(Top Value maybe??)..they had a special name but I don't remember what it was. I "bought" my first charcoal grill with green stamps. I also "bought" Corning Ware. There were several other things...but alas, I have forgotten what they were. Re: Woolworth's...one Easter they had a table with glass all round the edges and all different color chicks inside the glass. Mom let us buy a purple chick one year. We took it home and that night some animal must have ate it because we never saw it again. We had it in a box on the back porch but..???
Woolworth's also had a counter with stools. We thought it was a great treat to sit and order a hotdog or sundae there.

This past fall, while going through some things of my mom's, we found books of ration stamps. I didn't live in that era but my mom did. She was a small child. That was tough time.

I love to sit with people older than me and hear about their lives. Just like the story, you told Marie, that is so interesting to me.:flowerforyou: I wish I had written every story people had told to me. It's a lot of history.

We also had JC Penney's and Sears, Roebuck and Company. I remember a Grant's but not W.T. Grants.

Sandy: I like your story about Woolworth's.
Connie- I am going to look up that website. That sounds interesting.:flowerforyou:

Grandee-I think of it as an honor that you would want to use something I have said to help someone. I pray that it touches her.

Jeannie(pq)-Judi-and anyone else jump in and tell us about your history...:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: